General Assembly / Continuous Improvement Launch Manager
Today• East Lansing, MI
Description
On - Site: This position requires an employee to be on-site on a full-time basis.
The Role
As the GA CI / Launch Manager, you will lead the GA (General Assembly) productivity & launch activities with support from the Plant Planner, departmental Business Manager, and other plant personnel. You will utilize plant knowledge, relationships and authority to execute launch-related matters. You will be engaged in Program from Vehicle Program Initiation (VPI) -8 to Launch Team Release (LTR). In this role, you will directly report to the General Assembly Area Director with additional direction from the Launch team.
What You'll Do (Responsibilities)
- Lead GA CIP initiatives and optimization projects.
- Utilize production knowledge to analyze major design, tooling and specification for SPQRC issues
- Assist production in the development of the initial JES and SOS
- Integral member of the problem resolution teams in GA, assisting in resolution of build issues in GA while ensuring that the 7- diamond problem solving process is being utilized
- Executes the change management process for internal process control (tooling, material, etc.), coordinates issues and resolutions with Body Shop and Paint Shop.
- Works with the Change Management Coordinator - Launch to develop plans for Production Trial Runs, Engineering Tryouts, Engineering Work Orders, etc. during the launch process
- Conducts daily Plant Issue Team/Shift Leader meetings to resolve build issues and achieve schedule
- Coordinates rework or replacement of non-salable parts on salable vehicles with support from other plant departments and Product Engineering
- Coordinates the Process Verification Builds during IVER ensuring the operations are reviewed for safety, ergonomics, containers, tooling, etc.
- Participate in easel board reviews at IVER
- Supports the Virtual Engineering activity by "leading the discussion" for General Assembly at all Virtual Tryout events
- Coordinates daily activity of launch personnel
- Manage all activities between PIT/IRT, facilities, equipment and budget
- Establishes plant participation for Validation Center builds and tool shops, for system buyoffs
- Input into pre-production budget requirements: resources, materials, training aids, etc.
- Provides Level 1 & 2 outline for all General Assembly Master Dot activities ensuring updates with the appropriate countermeasures
- Communicates General Assembly's status to the Plant Launch Operations Manager and the General Assembly Area Manager
- Works with the Material Launch Manager to help coordinate and validate the material plan for General Assembly
- Coordinates quality plans with Quality Systems
- Holds team accountable to achieve manpower targets
- Ensures that the GA manufacturing validation plan supports the acceleration schedules and comprehends the plant build restrictions
- Plays an active role in the development of the General Assembly dimensional tune-in plan
- Drives ergonomics issue resolution by ensuring that General Assembly ergonomic reviews are occurring and corrective actions are developed
- Provide leadership and Production input to GMS implementation, pulling on additional support as required
- Manages the review and buy-off of General Assembly responsible items in vehicle retrofits execution on any vehicles before shipping
- Supports General Assembly Matching build activities for build events M3 & M4 by working closely with the Quality Lead in executing the matching requirements
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Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications)
- 3+ years of experience in a similar role
- Experience with launches
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment
- Ability to alternate and work flexible shifts depending on launch activities
- Ability to work OT as needed
- Ability to travel a limited amount of time domestically
What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
- 10+ years of experience in a similar role
- Previous people leader experience
- Knowledge GVDP (Global Vehicle Development Plan)
- Bachelor's degree
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GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)
This role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis.
The selected candidate will be required to travel < 25% for this role.
This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
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Client-provided location(s): East Lansing, MI
Job ID: General_Motors-JR-202601484
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-02-04T00:23:23
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Adoption Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Casual Dress
- Happy Hours
- On-Site Cafeteria
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Stock Purchase Program
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Learning and Development Stipend
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Internship Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Woman founded/led
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
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